Jan 29, 2021 · Angular Cross Threading During tread mating, one common failure is called angular cross-threading, often called cross-threading for short. Angular cross threading o ccurs when the bolt …

Jan 10, 2018 · I am unable to remove my outdoor hose from the spigot faucet and think it may be cross-threaded. I am using a pipe wrench but the entire fitting just keeps turning. Do I need a plumber to …

Jun 14, 2024 · Those threads look damaged - as if in the past someone cross-threaded something on there and continued forcing it.

Feb 15, 2015 · Plastic threads can be difficult to line up because you can't feel it cross threading as readily. Take the elbow off and give it another go, if you're OK with messing it up past the point the …

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 I was cleaning some built up calcium deposits in my shower and I noticed that the backplate for my shower handle had only one screw, so went to put another and noticed the screw …

Dec 3, 2021 · I’m about to replace some of the brass water pipes to PEX in my basement. I bought an adapter fitting at a plumbing supply store (picture 1) and cut the cold water pipe (picture 2). I tried to …

Jun 18, 2016 · Before removing existing drain flange, is there any way to know if it is coarse or fine threaded, or are all 1.5" drains the same as far as thread count goes? I want to be sure to order the …

Apr 19, 2018 · my old bathtub drain got corroded so I decided to replace it. I successfully took out the old drain, but the drain pipe underneath is not even, so when I screw in the new bathtub drain there …

Feb 15, 2023 · Trying to replace an outdoor spigot, that connects underneath kitchen sink. I have a pipe wrench on what I think is the attaching pipe, but the spigot just spins and spins and doesn't come …

Nov 17, 2024 · Thanks @RMDman. I'm pretty sure the fitting is not cross-threaded, because all the rest of the unscrewing felt very normal. But how would I check for leaks, since in my case there is no …